by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at RPI, Rensselaer. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, RPI, Rensselaer highly for physics, ranked #80 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 80 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in New York | 6 of 16 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 18 of 36 |
Here is each degree level granted in physics at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
RPI, Rensselaer is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 6 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 17 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
Physics students who finish a bachelor’s at RPI, Rensselaer go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $88,071 a year. This is lower than $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at RPI, Rensselaer, physics graduates take on a median debt of $20,270 in student loans. This is lower than $24,975, the typical median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,100 | $62,500 |
| Fees | $1,578 | $1,578 |
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Among recent graduates, 68% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were White. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at RPI, Rensselaer. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 8 |
